Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Prediction

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Crystal Palace welcome Newcastle United to Selhurst Park on April 12, 2026, in a crucial Premier League fixture as both sides look to consolidate their mid-table positions and push towards European qualification spots. Palace have shown resilience at home this season, while Newcastle continue to impress with their balanced approach under their current management.

This matchup promises a competitive battle, with both teams possessing solid defensive units but capable of swift counter-attacks. As the season enters its final stages, every point is valuable, making this encounter an intriguing contest.

Team Form

Team	Last 5	Goals For	Goals Against
Crystal Palace	WLDWD	7	6
Newcastle	WWDLW	10	5

Newcastle have the edge in recent form, winning three of their last five matches and maintaining a strong defensive record, conceding only five goals. Crystal Palace’s form is somewhat patchy, with two wins, two draws, and a loss, but their home performances have been notably resilient, often grinding out results against tough opponents.

04 Jan 2026Premier League

NewcastleW

2 – 0

LCrystal Palace

16 Apr 2025Premier League

NewcastleW

5 – 0

LCrystal Palace

30 Nov 2024Premier League

Crystal PalaceD

1 – 1

DNewcastle

24 Apr 2024Premier League

Crystal PalaceW

2 – 0

LNewcastle

21 Oct 2023Premier League

NewcastleW

4 – 0

LCrystal Palace

21 Jan 2023Premier League

Crystal PalaceD

0 – 0

DNewcastle

Betting Odds

Home	Draw	Away
2.75	3.40	2.45

The odds indicate a fairly balanced contest, with a slight advantage to Newcastle as the away side. Value can be found in Newcastle’s ability to secure at least a point given their recent consistency and defensive solidity.

Our Prediction

Newcastle to win narrowly with both teams scoring.

Best Bet

Double chance: Away or Draw (X2) (≈1.55) — Newcastle’s form and defensive strength make them hard to beat, while Palace’s home resilience suggests a draw is also plausible, providing a solid safety net.
Both teams to score: Yes (≈2.10) — Both sides have shown the ability to find the net in recent games, and with their offensive tendencies, it’s likely both will score despite defensive strengths.
Correct score: 1-2 (≈4.50) — A close scoreline favoring Newcastle aligns with their attacking edge and Palace’s home defense, making this a good value high-risk pick.

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This prediction is solely subjective and cannot be considered as true or reliable information.